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St Paul's School

Other independent school · London, SW13 9JT

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#5 of 2,536

Better than 99% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages7 to 18
Pupils1,504
GenderBoys
Religious characterChurch of England
Head teacherMrs Sally-Anne Huang
Local authorityRichmond upon Thames
Opened01 Jan 1942

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 102942.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolRichmond upon ThamesEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.29.956.946.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.0.5%80.7%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.0.5%66.1%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.0.5%28.6%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0.5%77.9%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 4200--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolRichmond upon ThamesEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.53.91, better than England, better than Richmond upon Thames39.1435
Average A-level gradeA+--
Average points, best three A-levels54.39, better than England, better than Richmond upon Thames39.3635.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsA+--
AAB or better78.8%, better than England, better than Richmond upon Thames25.8%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.0.36, better than England--
A-level progressAbove average, better than England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study217--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.z--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils1,504
Girls0
Boys1,504
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.213
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.0

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.75.6%
Higher education68.2%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.10.4%
Employment5.5%
Further education0%
Apprenticeship0%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Schools near St Paul's School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miNot applicableThe Swedish SchoolOther independent school
Outstanding
0.3 miPrimarySt Peter's Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Outstanding
0.3 miSecondaryWest London Free SchoolFree schools
Good
0.3 miNot applicableLatymer Upper School and Latymer PrepOther independent school
Unrated
0.3 miPrimaryLowther Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.4 miNot applicableRavenscourt Park Preparatory SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.5 miPrimarySt Paul's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.6 miPrimaryWest London Free School PrimaryFree schools
Outstanding
0.6 miNot applicableThe Harrodian SchoolOther independent school
Good
0.6 miPrimaryEarl's Court Free School PrimaryFree schools
Outstanding

Frequently asked questions about St Paul's School

How does St Paul's School rank in England?

St Paul's School ranks 5 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 99% of schools).

What are St Paul's School's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at St Paul's School was A+, and 78.8% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend St Paul's School?

St Paul's School has 1,504 pupils aged 7 to 18.

Does St Paul's School have a sixth form?

Yes, St Paul's School teaches students up to age 18.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.